For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 315 students in Jewell, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Jewell, IA is South Hamilton Middle And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jewell, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Jewell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jewell, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jewell, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jewell, IA include South Hamilton Middle And High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jewell?
1 public middle schools are located in Jewell.
What is the racial composition of students in Jewell?
Jewell public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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